Favourite non-niche "easy on the purse" fragrances.

Sometimes the Serge Lutens/Carons are an unobtainable dream.
What do you turn to in the lean months when expenditure has
nearly exceeded income? I am enjoying discovering the joys of
Yves Rocher at the moment. His Neonatura Cocoon is a fabulous,
warm vanilla/cocoa scent that gets loads of compliments. I also
want to try his new version of Comme une Evidence (Un Jour se Leve)
as it has been selling extraordinarily well in France.
What are your inexpensive standbys?

Re: Favourite non-niche "easy on the purse" fragrances.

Love them! For around $20 or less:

-- Jean Couturier Coriandre, although sold out most of the time at Scentiments and ImaginationPerfumery, "Those who can wait get it all" scent, green floral chypre with animalic base, beautiful rose and orange blossom, Agent Provocateur's mother and Alain Delon Iquitos' sister, please tell me when to stop.

-- Gerani Gerani -- sillage and longevity titan, floriental, a stalker, an unexpected surprise ending master, best among the equals.

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I like Yves Rocher pur Desir de Gardenia (a lot) and also the Lilas. The Rose is too clove-y and the Mimosa is too soapy.

Also, BBW Gardenia. And Jean Nate. And there's a Calgon after bath spray called Pink Grapefruit that I've used several bottles of in summers. For a while, I kept a bottle by the bed and would spritz the mist into the air the moment my alarm went off to help me wake up without cursing. I haven't used it in a while so I hope they still make it! It's got a sweet/bitter/minty/citrus thing going on that is stimulating and energizing for me.

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Versace Blonde parfum- under $30
Shalimar edt-can be found under$10
Silences by Jacomo-can get on Ebay for under$20
Hanae Mori Butterfly- great deals online
L'Heure Bleue EDP-can be found under $30
Sha by Alfred Sung-$16 at Marshalls
Mitsouko-online cheap and at Marshalls $15
Light Blue- found online under $30
Lolita Lempicka (apple bottle) online under $30
And my favorite standby, PINK SUGAR- found eveywhere for a good price

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What a nice idea for a thread!

24, Faubourg, by Hermes, pure parfum. This tends to sell very cheaply, new in box, especially on ebay. (I bought mine on ebay.) It is a superb and top quality fragrance. It is a floral. Don't worry about buying it on ebay. Fagrances that are sealed and in box will last a long time. This was launched in 1995 and anything 11 years old should still be in great shape.

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Yves Rocher Bambou and Cedre Bleu- not long-lasting but wonderful! Can be bought on sale for about $9.
Body Shop Minteva or Amorito. About 8-9 euros a bottle. Altaro is a nice, soft one also.
Mitsouko EdT but the EdP is much much better, and much more expensive!
A few things from L'Occitane can be nice, also, not long-lasting but lovely scents.

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Thanks for your thoughts everyone. I read each one with interest.
Must try YR Cedre Bleu and 24 Faubourg, also Coriandre and Jovan Musk!!
You all have such useful information and a real passion for scents.